Archive for September 2009
From Public Offering: Out of the Crisis, Now What?
Before Lehman's fall, the government played a relatively small direct role in financial markets. Now, says Professor Andrew Ang, the most important player in financial markets is the government.
Alumni Headhunter: Save Costs, Add Value by Treating New Employees Well
With economic woes making every position essential, it’s critical that you retain and motivate your newest employees, says Peter Gray ’97.
Columbia University Alumni Center Opens in Morningside Heights
Stop by the newly opened center to catch up on the latest University news, meet fellow Columbians, check e-mail, explore alumni benefits or just have a cup of coffee.
Alumni Benefit: Language Study Grant
Alumni are invited to apply for grants for language training in such less commonly taught languages as Swahili, Urdu and Arabic.
A Tool for Healthy Living
Incentive programs have been successfully implemented in nearly every major industry. But can they inspire people to exercise? Goutham Bhadri ’09 has joined a start-up that rewards participants for being physically active.
Alumni Poll: What Do You Want to See Here?
Your feedback is important to us. What do you want to see more of in the alumni e-newsletter? Alumni profiles? Faculty viewpoints? Let us know.
Columbia Business School in the News
If the financial crisis taught business schools anything, it’s that the curriculum can no longer turn a blind eye to pressing policy issues that impact business, Professor Bruce Kogut argues in BusinessWeek. Read his editorial and learn about other community members in the news.
Columbia Business School Executive Education: Register for Fall Programs
Alumni and up to four colleagues continue to receive a 25 percent tuition benefit on any program of six days or less.
EMBA-Global Asia: Recommend a Colleague
You know better than anyone what it takes to succeed in a top MBA program. Recommend a colleague for EMBA-Global Asia, the executive MBA program offered jointly by Columbia Business School, London Business School and HKU Business School.